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Discussion Questions

1. How has spending time reading these chapters of Leviticus helped your understanding of the Old Testament sacrificial system instituted by God? What questions do you still have?

2. What does it mean to you to learn that sacrifices were to be made for sins that were committed unintentionally?

3. Attempt to picture yourself as an Israelite living in the Old Testament period. What would it be like to have to offer an animal sacrifice for your sin? Would this change your view of sin? If so, how?

4. What do you think is the significance of making restitution for property and adding 20 percent when a person committed a breach of faith regarding holy things or against another person?

5. Think about the Day of Atonement as outlined in this week’s reading. What would be your mindset if you had the opportunity to experience this annual ceremony?

6. How does this week’s reading help your understanding and appreciation for the concept of atonement, and for the sacrifice of Jesus as he died in our place?